Surf Forecasts:
The Reef (Haifa) surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, WNW swell with 273 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Reef (Haifa) this week:
The surf forecast for The Reef (Haifa) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Reef (Haifa) in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Reef (Haifa) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the outlook for the next couple of weeks is a bit of a bummer for the Haifa area. We’ve got one spot on the radar, The Reef (Haifa), and it’s looking like a real flat spell for the most part.
The first week is pretty much a write-off. From Saturday the 18th through to Friday the 24th of July, the surf is tiny and messy. We’re talking ankle to knee-high slop, with energy readings barely cracking 80 (weak energy). The winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, making it choppy and poor. Not worth paddling out for.
The only glimmer, and I mean a glimmer, shows up on Saturday the 25th of July. The morning session sees a little pulse of energy from the WNW, with the swell picking up to about 5ft. The combined energy jumps to 232 (moderate wave energy), and with a light cross-shore breeze from the SW, it’ll be a bit cleaner. The period is short at 8 seconds, so it won’t be the most powerful, but for a spot that’s often inconsistent, this is the best we’ll see. The Reef is a beach-and-reef setup, so it can handle a bit of punch. The water temp is a warm 82°F, which is about normal for this time of year.
After that brief window, it’s right back to the small stuff. From Sunday the 26th of July onwards, the swell fades away again, dropping to 1ft to 3ft with weak energy and constant onshore or cross-onshore winds. The conditions are just poor.
So, the standout is the morning of Saturday the 25th of July. It’s not a world-class day, but it’s the only time the swell reaches a rideable size with better wind. Expect small but cleanish waves, and it being a beginner-friendly spot, you might have some company – the crowds are listed as “sometimes” here. The swell direction from the WNW is decent, but with the short period, don’t expect long walls.
Honestly, for the rest of the time, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, given the constant wind and small, choppy surf.
For the second week, it’s more of the same weak, short-period dribble. Nothing to change your plans for.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | W 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 8 |
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 kJ | 35 | 33 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 26 | 28 | 20 | 44 | 37 | 46 | 83 | 273 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:24PM0.36m | 2:03AM0.31m | 2:01PM0.32m | 2:41AM0.30m | 2:40PM0.28m | 3:24AM0.29m | 3:30PM0.24m | 4:22AM0.28m | 5:00PM0.21m | 5:49AM0.27m | 7:37PM0.21m | 7:24AM0.28m | 8:57PM0.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:50PM0.05m | 7:57AM0.10m | 8:21PM0.08m | 8:44AM0.12m | 8:54PM0.11m | 9:43AM0.14m | 9:32PM0.14m | 11:17AM0.15m | 10:35PM0.16m | 1:23PM0.14m | 00:30AM0.17m | 2:41PM0.12m | 2:04AM0.16m | ||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | NW 6 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | W 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 35 | 33 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 15 | 13 | — | 12 | 8 | — | 13 | 17 | — | 28 | 20 | — | 37 | 46 | — | 273 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | SW 3 | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | 13 | — | — | 26 | — | 4 | 44 | — | — | 83 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2228 | 2228 | 2583 | 2423 | 3843 | 2850 | 3044 | 3464 | 3366 | 3366 | 3464 | 2510 | 2228 | 3187 | 1000 | 1354 | 2228 | 2228 | 1105 | 1911 | 2 |
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